What is downtime really costing you?
Enter your own numbers and compare waiting for a new unit with a 24–72 hr repair or an exchange unit. Download the result as a PDF for your manager.
Your numbers
Waiting for a new unit costs you
$240,000
240 production hours lost over 21 days
- Wait for a new unit21 days until it arrives$240,000
- Repair with AutomIQ72 hr repair + 2 days shipping each way$80,000
- AutomIQ exchange unitYour unit to us + 1–2 business days + 2 days back$68,571
Repair saves about
$160,000
Exchange saves about
$171,429
Send it to your manager or purchasing team.
Estimate only, based on your numbers. Repair uses 72 hr, the top of our typical 24–72 hr turnaround once a quote is approved. Exchange uses 2 business days after your unit arrives. Need it sooner? Rush handling is available for an extra fee.
How this calculator works
How is the downtime cost calculated?
Cost per hour of downtime × production hours lost. Production hours lost = days the line is down × production hours per day × production days per week ÷ 7, so weekends and idle shifts are not counted.
What repair time does the calculator use?
72 hours, the top of our typical 24 to 72 hour turnaround once you approve the quote, plus the shipping time you enter, each way. Turnaround times are typical, not guaranteed.
How does an exchange unit cut downtime?
You get a tested unit without waiting for your own unit to be repaired. Send us your failed unit and we usually ship the replacement within 1–2 business days of receiving it. Need it before you send yours? Contact us and we explain the options and pricing.
What should I include in my cost per hour?
Lost production or margin per hour, idle labour, overtime to catch up, expedite fees and any late-delivery penalties. If you are unsure, start with lost output per hour.
Every repair includes
- Free evaluation
- Written quote before any work starts
- Tested on our own jigs
- Test report with every unit
- 12-month warranty on repairs